Common Yellowthroat

Geothlypis trichas

Common
Yellowthroats are one of the most widespread
and common warblers, and one of a handful that breeds in South Dakota.
They are the only warblers that nest in marshes and wetlands,
and can also be found in a wide variety of other brushy, wet habitats.
While being quite common and vocal, they can be quite difficult to spot, as they
often stay hidden amongst thick vegetation. The wich-ity wich-ity
wichity song of the Common Yellowthroat is a common sound in wetlands in
the spring and early summer. A male is pictured in the photo on the right.
Females are much less brightly marked (see additional photos at the bottom of
the page).